Once I purchased my first home, I realized that I needed to do my part in caring for my home appliances. In addition to reading the user manuals for my kitchen appliances and state-of-the-art plumbing system, I realized that I also needed to do a little research about HVAC. Because I had no experience with HVAC systems, I called out a professional to teach me a thing or two. It was fascinating to talk with him, and I was able to take notes about all kinds of important topics, such as maintenance, troubleshooting, and even shopping for a new system. This blog is all about understanding HVAC guidelines.
21 April 2016
If you have recently moved into a home that is heated by a boiler that uses home heating oil, then you may not be very familiar with the way the heating system works. This is understandable, since only about 10% of homes in the United States use alternative sources of fuel like propane and home heating oil. One of the most important things that you should know about home heating oil is the fact that you will need to schedule a delivery service with a fueling company when the fuel runs low in your tank.
23 February 2016
If your central air conditioning system puts out warm, humid air in the home instead of cool, comfortable air, you may have a problem with the outdoor unit's condenser coil. The condenser coil is an essential part of the air conditioning system that changes heated gas refrigerant into cool liquid refrigerant. If the condenser is dirty or damaged, it won't work properly. In many cases, a malfunctioning condenser coil can damage the compressor.